
France: Bordeaux to La Rochelle
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 4 - 41 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$5,145
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,145
Per person, double occupancy
France: Bordeaux to La Rochelle
Like a fine wine, France’s coastal region should be savored slowly, and that’s just what you’ll do on this bike tour. Coasting on an Atlantic breeze, you’ll behold sweeping sea views while cycling La Rochelle, inhale the fragrance of wildflowers, and taste succulent oysters and local wine. You’ll hear your footsteps clatter on the cobbled lanes of an Old Town, and behold some of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France.” Guided tours will open a window to history as you stroll ancient ramparts. And you’ll end each day in carefully curated accommodations that offer sumptuous dining and pampering amenities. Best of all, you’ll experience these sensory pleasures at a leisurely pace, as only a bicycling vacation allows.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle along La Vélodyssée, a bike route known for its unspoiled landscapes.
- Discover the lovely and well-preserved village of Talmont-sur-Gironde.
- See for yourself why Talmont-sur-Gironde, Brouage, and Ars-en-Ré are listed among the “Most Beautiful Villages” in France.
- Pass oyster farms and perhaps pause to sample these tasty shellfish as you spin toward La Tremblade and Les Boucholeurs.
- Discover a cyclist’s paradise on Ile de Ré and perhaps admire Atlantic views from its lighthouse or bell tower.
What to Expect
This tour is rated Easy. Road, hybrid and e-bikes are offered. We cycle several sections of La Velodyssee, La Flow Velo and the bike paths on Ile de Re. These bike routes are on paved roads with shoulder or bike lane or on bike paths, sometimes gravel. We do ride over some cobblestone in Rochefort, La Rochelle, and Saint-Martin-de-Re (we recommend you dismount and walk those sections) and we do cross railroad tracks and wood bridges, which can be slippery (dismount and walk your bike is receomended). There are some genlty rolling hills on Day 3 AM ride between Saint-Palais-sur-Mer and La Tremblade. Wind can be a factor along the Atlantic ocean.
- Daily Mileage: 4 - 41 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours|
- Group Size: 20
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May65º/52º
Jun71º/57º
Jul75º/61º
Aug76º/61º
Sep71º/56º
Oct64º/51º
Average
Precipitation:
May2.4 in
Jun2.0 in
Jul1.7 in
Aug2.1 in
Sep2.7 in
Oct3.2 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Bordeaux and one night in Paris in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
6 nights in small boutique hotels | ||
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Vehicle Support
Luggage Transfers
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2022 Pre-Trip Extension - Bordeaux
2 Nights From $345 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the Mercure Bordeaux Cité Mondiale Centre Ville Hotel
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Air Packages, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Bordeaux right by having a VBT representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Air Package Only
2022 Post-Trip Extension - Paris
2 Nights From $545 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $495
- 2 nights at Pullman Paris Montparnasse
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Paris airport will be provided (an approximately 45 to 60 minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast

The coastal scenery was exquisite. There were beautiful views every day of the trip. I found the history of the towns and villages to be very interesting. Our guides, Sophie, Bruno and Jean-Marc, were outstanding.
France: Bordeaux to La Rochelle
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